Import-Export Administrator

Purpose

Ensure appropriate Integrated Purchasing & MRO items are delivered to manufacturing facility including ordering, expedition as requested, and close liaison with manufacturing, logistics, and warehouse personnel where applicable.

Support efficient cross-border movement of goods, manage customs documentation, and work closely with internal departments and external customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop strategically linked and functionally integrated sourcing strategies for a variety of Mando Business needs.
• Establish, monitor, and manage relationships with key suppliers and internal functions.
• Anticipate and communicate demand schedules to suppliers from internal customers.
• Create and manage supplier-specific strategies and improvement initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure suppliers have necessary programs in place to handle unexpected demand spikes.
• Create and manage lead-time reduction programs with key suppliers.
• Analyze quotations using broad purchasing principles and practices for cost/price and value analyses to select, recommend, or develop alternative suppliers.
• Check/approve purchase requisitions and/or payment invoices; direct preparation of and follow-up on orders to expedite delivery/shipment as needed; obtain certification of delivery and verify against purchase orders.
• Manage contracts (Master contract, Price agreement, Purchasing order, and others).
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required by Manager or Supervisor.
• After receiving a request from Plant Engineers, analyze demands and efforts to make best decisions in purchasing in terms of QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery).
• Support FTA (KORUS, USMCA, etc.) and CBP Audit and issue follow-up.
• Manage Purchasing planning tasks (i.e., Purchasing strategy, Supplier operation plan, TCI tracking, and others).
• Follow up for Central Purchasing Center’s requests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Business or related field
• CPM, CPSM preferred
• Bilingual in English and Korean preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Mandatory: Microsoft Package (Word, Excel, Power Point) with intermediate Excel skills (Pivot Tables, writing formulas, importing information from alternate sheets/locations).
• Understanding of SCM and FTA (KORUS, USMCA, etc.).
• Active Listening Skills
• Reading Comprehension
• Speaking (Public and Private)
• Judgment and Decision Making

Legal Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age due to federal labor law requirements.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Lead-time tracking for internal customers (related functions including HL MANDO Korea).
• Cost analyzing and saving activity tracking.
• FTA C/O & FTA System management.
• CBP Audit and issue follow up.

Working Conditions

• Based on-site at our Alabama office.
• Office environment with standard office equipment.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing.
• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and via phone/video.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Salary commensurate with experience.
• Benefits package includes health, dental & vision insurance, life insurance, and other supplemental benefits.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

HL Mando is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability status.